The 2014-2015 Provincial Budget allocates $189.2 million for program funding targeted primarily for First Nations and Métis organizations and individuals.

The government says that's an increase of $4.4 million or 2.4 per cent from the funding in last year's budget.

"First Nations and Métis people are a key part of our growing economy and we must ensure they have the education and training they need to take full advantage of the opportunities that exist in Saskatchewan today," said Government Relations Minister Jim Reiter.

Included in the $189.2 million is:

- $6 millionto double the funding for initiatives in response to the Joint Task Force on Improving Education and Employment Outcomes for First Nations and Métis People (Ministry of Education);

- $5.4 million (an increase of $1.2 million, or 28.6 per cent) for new pre-Kindergarten programs targeted in high-needs areas (Ministry of Education); and

- $76.6 million in gaming agreement transfers (an increase of $3 million, or 4.1 per cent) to First Nations and Métis organizations (Ministry of Government Relations).

Through the Ministry of the Economy, the government is also providing $1 million to the North American Indigenous Games from July 20 to 27 in Regina this year.